Seymour Elementary

Seymour Elementary is a small, rural school in Seymour, TX, serving 249 students in grades PK through 4 within the Seymour Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently achieved a remarkable 5-star rating, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide after years of solid performance.

This school stands out for its exceptional work with all students, particularly those who often face the biggest challenges. In the most recent year, every student group—including those from low-income backgrounds and those receiving special education services—earned a 4 or 5-star rating. Most notably, students from low socio-economic backgrounds ranked in the 97th percentile statewide, and special education students ranked in the 98th percentile. This shows that Seymour Elementary is highly effective at closing achievement gaps and ensuring every child succeeds. The school also made a dramatic turnaround for its Hispanic students, who jumped from the 45th percentile to the 95th percentile in just two years. With a very favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1, teachers can provide the individualized attention that drives these outstanding results.

Academically, Seymour Elementary excels especially in mathematics, where 4th graders recently achieved an 83.72% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 45.79%. The school has also shown a strong recovery from pandemic-era learning disruptions, with reading scores now significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels. While there are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, Seymour Elementary’s performance is exceptional for a rural school with a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. The school’s per-student spending of around $9,200 is above the national average, but it clearly pays off in top-tier results. This is a school on a rapid upward trajectory, proving that a small, rural school can achieve excellence for every student.